Speedwell

[fshbydesign.com]

The bike does not look Miami built to me. V/r Shawn

The response is not sequitur. The frame is clearly marked Emblem Speedwell, but the chainring looks to be from a Miami/Merkel bike. Thanks

 

[Freqman1]

Probably not a good use of non sequitur but didn't notice the word "chainring" as it appears to be part of the hyper link. A better shot from the chain ring side of the bike would make this easier to determine. V/r Shawn

 

[fshbydesign.com]

Probably not a good use of non sequitur but didn't notice the word "chainring" as it appears to be part of the hyper link. A better shot from the chain ring side of the bike would make this easier to determine. V/r Shawn

I disagree, it was a non sequitur comment that controversialized my original statement. I will shoot more pics as time allows... thanks

 

[fshbydesign.com]

Here is a close up of the chainring

 

[fordmike65]

Going by the bars & saddle remnants, I'd say late 20's or so.

Duh...not sure where I got late 20's from. I meant to say early20's going by that saddle and bars, tho I don't know all that much about these. Looks like you did well! Congrats.

 

[fshbydesign.com]

https://thecabe.com/forum/threads/emblem-manufacturing-info.125531/

Emblem bikes that I have seen do have some peculiar parts. The crankset may have oversized threads and cones; the sprocket drive pin may be offset 2 inches.
They are an odd size and challenging to obtain - just something to keep in mind with any disassembly, repairs, refurbishments, or replacements.
The headset also has unique styling, (but I'm not sure if its dimensions are special).

Also, we see 2 master links - something that might be investigated, as to the need, or cause.

Excellent link... Great source of information. Many thanks

 

[fordmike65]

You might be right about that chainring...

 

[fshbydesign.com]

Duh...not sure where I got late 20's from. I meant to say early20's going by that saddle and bars, tho I don't know all that much about these. Looks like you did well! Congrats.

Thanks Mike, I am think that this may have originally been a fixed gear.

 

[bricycle]

You need this also then, a circa 1920 "Speedmore" 26" youth... post 3 pics 16, 17 and post 16 tank details...
https://thecabe.com/forum/threads/fs-my-babies.136574/#post-910702

 

[fshbydesign.com]

You need this also then, a circa 1920 "Speedmore" 26" youth... post 3 pics 16, 17 and post 16 tank details...
https://thecabe.com/forum/threads/fs-my-babies.136574/#post-910702

Mmm, nahh. But what do you think of the chainring and cranks?